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CPJ, ARTICLE 19 alarmed over attacks on Prothom Alo, Star

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and ARTICLE 19 have expressed grave concern over violent attacks on leading Bangladeshi media houses and cultural institutions following recent unrest in the capital, report agencies. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said it is alarmed by reports that crowds vandalised and set fire...

Well-wishers burst into tears after the burial of Inquilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi

Well-wishers burst into tears after the burial of Inquilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi beside the grave of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam near the Dhaka University Central Mosque on Saturday. — FE Photo

Foysal's wife, two others on fresh remand

A Dhaka court on Saturday again granted a four-day remand for three people, including Shaheda Parvin Samia, wife of main accused Foysal Karim Masud alias Rahul Daud, in connection with the murder of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, reports BSS.The other two accused are Wahid Ahmed, Samia's brother and...

JU admission tests begin today

The admission tests of Jahangirnagar University (JU) for the 2025-26 academic session will begin today (Sunday), amid presumably stiff competitions.A total of 219,399 admission-seekers have applied against 1,842 seats, meaning an average of 119 students will compete for each seat, according to Member Secretary of the Admission Committee and Deputy...

'Extremist groups' trying to create anarchy

Education Adviser CR Abrar has said some 'extremist, reckless groups' are trying to create anarchy and lawlessness across Bangladesh by taking advantage of the murder of Inqilab Moncho Convener Sharif Osman bin Hadi, reports bdnews24.com.He also condemned the attack and arson on the offices of two newspapers, Prothom Alo and...

DMP thanks all for holding peaceful funeral of Hadi

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in a statement has expressed deep gratitude to all concerned for ensuring the peaceful and dignified funeral and burial of Shaheed Sharif Osman bin Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Mancha, reports BSS.The namaz-e-janaza and burial were held on Saturday with full religious rites in an emotional yet...

Udichi condemns govt inaction despite prior threats before Dhaka office attack

Udichi Shilpigosthi has hit out at the government's failure to provide security despite alerting authorities to prior threats of an attack on its central office in Dhaka, reports bdnews24.com.The cultural organisation made the allegation at a rally held on Saturday protesting the arson attack on its central office the day...

Journo Anis Alamgir sent to jail as remand ends

Journalist Anis Alamgir has been sent to jail after the remand ended in an Anti-Terrorism Act case filed with Uttara West Police Station in Dhaka, reports bdnews24.com. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Hasan Shahadat passed the order on Saturday, confirmed Prosecution Sub-Inspector Shamim Hossain. After a five-day remand, investigation officer Inspector...

Doctor dismissed over objectionable comment about Hadi

SAVAR, Dec 20 (UNB): A doctor of Enam Medical College Hospital in Savar has been temporarily dismissed for allegedly making objectionable comments about Shaheed Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Moncho and a prospective candidate for Dhaka-8.Dr Tajin Afroz Shah, was relieved from her duties through a notice signed...

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy reopens today

Following the state mourning on the death of Shaheed Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, all activities including programs and exhibitions at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will resume today (Sunday), reports BSS.Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy confirmed it in a press release on Saturday.Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus announced the state mourning on December 20...

Spring 2026 graduate programme at North South University

Admission aspirants sit for entry test for Spring 2026 graduate programme at North South University in the capital on Friday. Prof Abdur Rob Khan, treasurer and pro-vice-chancellor (IC) of NSU, and Prof MN Islam, director of Graduate Studies, along with others visited the examination centre.

Weather (2025-12-21)

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Sunday), according to the Met office.Moderate to thick fog may occur at places over the country during midnight to morning.The highest temperature of the country was recorded on Saturday at 31.4 degrees Celsius in...